Written Question·Treasury·UIN 81214
JD Wetherspoon: Bank Notes
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department has had with J D Wetherspoon on their policy on accepting Scottish banknotes in their premises in England.
Answer
Lucy RigbyThere is no legal requirement for businesses to accept specific forms of payment. Each business decides which payment methods to accept based on factors including cost and customer needs and preferences. The Government has no plans to compel businesses to...
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